repair maintenance
At Ikegaku, we handle everything from mandolin and classical guitar string replacement to repairs and maintenance. |
"I don't know how to change strings"
→Our staff will carefully explain how to exchange the item. We also accept string replacements for a fee. (1,100 yen fee + actual string cost)
"The strings are difficult to press, and there is a noise when you play them."
→We will provide you with a diagnosis and estimate on the spot.
“I just don’t know what to do!”
→We will give you a lecture on how to use and manage it from the beginning.
“Can I still use the mandolin that was sitting in the closet?”
→We will look at it in any condition, so please bring it with you!
The tone and volume of an instrument can vary greatly depending on how it is managed. After-sales care and maintenance after purchase is very important.
Wooden musical instruments in particular are extremely delicate, and the wood may change due to external shocks, temperature, humidity, etc., and may require repair or maintenance.
At Ikegaku , our mandolin specialist repair staff continues to improve their skills at the Ochiai mandolin manufacturer in order to perform better maintenance. Through instrument diagnosis and maintenance, we can discover problems that go unnoticed during daily use and provide advice on how to manage them.
Instrument diagnosis and repair estimates are free !
The manufacturer of the instrument does not matter.
*If you would like to send us an instrument, please bear the shipping costs.
Click here for consultation...
TEL: 03(5952)1391
E-mail: info@ikegaku.co.jp
At Ikegaku, every week is maintenance day! |
We provide schedules that allow for in-store maintenance by technical staff specializing in mandolins.
★Inspections, string replacements, bridge position adjustments, etc. are available every day, even when technical staff are not available.
*Items are subject to change due to business trips, repair work, and other schedules.
*If you would like maintenance outside of the schedule below, we will be happy to consult with you. Please feel free to contact us by phone or email.
★The schedule for June/July 2023 has been suspended due to a high concentration of on-site inspections and pre-shipment adjustments. If you would like maintenance by a technician, please contact us.
What is bridge alignment? |
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The bridge of a mandolin is not glued to the instrument and is held in place only by the pressure of the strings. Even if you use it normally, the position may shift little by little, and you will need to periodically adjust the position. Also, the correct position of the bridge may vary slightly depending on the type and condition of the strings being stretched. This is why, after aligning the positions, the pieces may be misaligned with their previous marks. The sound of the instrument (pitch, volume, resonance, etc.) changes greatly depending on the position of the piece. Alignment of pieces is free of charge , so if you feel that a piece has shifted, please feel free to bring it to Ikegaku. -In such a case, the pieces may be out of place- -Pitch doesn't match ●There is noise ●Sound does not resonate clearly |
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At Ikegaku, we provide information on concerts related to <mandolin/classical guitar> on our website.
There are no publication fees, so please feel free to use it.
◇How to register◇
Please send us your concert information using one of the methods below.
Part 1. Please send the flyer data (PDF file recommended) by email. (Ikegaku email address: info@ikegaku.co.jp)
Part 2. [Concert information registration form] ←Click here to download. Please fill it out and send it by email.
Part 3. Please bring the flyer to the store or mail it to us and let us know that you would like it to be featured.
*The prefecture name in [ ] above the group name represents the prefecture where the venue where the concert will be held. Please note that this does not indicate the activity base of the organization.
Example: [Tokyo] ○○ University Mandolin Club
→○○ University Mandolin Club's concert will be held at a venue in Tokyo.
mandolin reuse
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Ikegaku's thoughts on reusing
Currently, the price of a new mandolin is about twice what it was 20 years ago due to rising raw material costs.
At Ikegaku, we would like to encourage as many current club members as possible, those who want to start playing the mandolin, and those who belonged to a mandolin club during their student days and want to start playing the mandolin again. We work every day with the idea that we want our customers to feel "joy" and "enjoy life with their mandolin to the fullest."
“Is there a way to provide a good instrument at the lowest possible price in order to maintain and develop mandolin culture?”
Based on this idea, we started the mandolin reuse service.
If you have an unused instrument, please help us develop mandolin culture!
With your help, we would appreciate it if you could share with current mandolin players the ``joy of owning your own instrument'' that every mandolin owner feels.
We are especially looking for musical instruments priced between 50,000 yen and 100,000 yen!
Manufacturer and year don't matter!
* A minimum price of 50,000 yen ( excluding tax ) will be accepted.
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Reused instruments currently in stock
It is published on the Ikegaku Internet Shopping Site .
You can place your order directly from the shopping cart.
We also accept orders by email or phone.
For customers who want to leave their instruments with them
Features of Ikegakuri Youth
Ikegaku handles all the troublesome money transactions and instrument maintenance on your behalf. |
I gave away my instrument, but I haven't received the money yet. However, since we are members of the same organization, it is difficult to charge...
"The instrument I was given to me isn't working properly. But since it was given to me, it's hard to tell the person..."
There is no need for such worries! This is an easy way to sell by just leaving it at Ikegaku.
Would you like to sell your musical instruments stress-free?
The sales amount is determined by the customer. |
As a general rule, we will sell at the sales amount requested by the customer.
“I want to use it as a down payment on a new instrument.” “It’s an instrument I was planning to throw away, so I don’t care how much it costs.”
"We want students to know the joy of having their own musical instrument, so we've made it affordable even for students."
There are various ways to determine the amount depending on the customer. Of course, "I can't even imagine the sales amount!"
We also accept consultations with customers regarding the approximate selling price of their musical instruments.
Please feel free to visit us.
Once the sale is completed, we will pay 70% of the sales price (excluding tax).
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For example, if we were able to sell the instrument you left for reuse for 100,000 yen (excluding tax), we will pay you 70,000 yen.
If you have a mandolin at home that you don't use, please feel free to contact us.
If you keep it at home, it costs 0 yen, but if you can sell it, it might be worth around 70,000 yen !
For customers who want to own reused items
Features of Ikegakuri Youth
The ``opportunity'' to start a new hobby called ``music''
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I want to start learning music, especially the mandolin, but new ones are expensive...
We accept orders for reused mandolins from a minimum price of 50,000 yen.
It is very likely that you can get a handmade mandolin at a low price.
Would you like to have your own musical instrument and live a more fulfilling musical life?
Because it is a ``instrument that has been played,'' you can get an ``instrument that sounds immediately.'' |
Most of the mandolins have been played well and are in a state where the sound resonates from the beginning.
“I want an instrument that makes a sound from the beginning” “I don’t have the confidence to develop a new instrument now”
For such customers, reused products are highly recommended!
Please check the actual instrument by actually playing it.
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Ikegaku's reuse allows you to try out the actual item from the perspective of wanting you to use it for a long time if you are satisfied with it.
Although it is a reused product, we feel that the event of purchasing a musical instrument is a very big one for our customers.
Would you like to try ``fail-free shopping'' at Ikegaku?
Consultations regarding after-care after your purchase are also available.
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At Ikegaku, we believe that the true beginning of our relationship is after you purchase an instrument.
We deliver products with the idea that we will be with you for a lifetime, as long as musical instruments exist.
For reused products, we have a repair system in place so that you can use them with confidence as long as the instrument exists, so please feel free to use it even after you purchase it!
～Flow of mandolin reuse～
1) Please bring your musical instrument to Ikegaku. Manufacturer, year, etc. do not matter.
Please bring your ID with you on the day.
Example) Driver's license, insurance card, passport, alien registration certificate, etc.
[ If you wish to have the item shipped, there are some points to note, so please be sure to consult with us in advance. ]
① We will explain the important points to consider when packing to prevent your instrument from getting damaged during shipping.
② We will send you a "Consignment Sales Application Form" , so please fill it out in your own handwriting and submit a "copy of your ID" *One that falls under the above example .
"Copy of residence card" * Copying is not allowed . Please enclose the original received by the administrative agency.
③Please bear the shipping costs (shipping and return).
2) Please let us know your desired sales price.
You can decide the amount you want.
* The minimum amount is set at 50,000 yen (excluding tax).
If we are unable to sell the item for this amount (e.g., the price at the time of purchase was low, the condition has deteriorated due to cracks, changes, etc.), we may not be able to accept consignment sales.
3) We will replace the strings when you leave the item with us, so you will be charged the actual cost of the strings .
4) The consignment sales period will be 6 months .
*Please note that we will not be able to return instruments during this time.
5) If we are able to meet a new owner during this period, we will pay 70% of the sales price .
*If the contract is not concluded even after the sales period has passed, we will return the instrument to you.
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Handmade Mandolin since 1963
Staying close to the players and constantly evolving
Ochiai handmade mandolin, a masterpiece of world-class craftsmanship
Mandolin clubs at many junior high schools, high schools, and universities across the country, mandolin circles for working adults,
It is highly rated and used by many people, including instructors and professional mandolinists, both domestically and internationally.
Ochiai Artists
Top quality, loved by professionals
Takashi Kubota
Tadashi Aoyama
Masataka Hori
Ochiai handcrafted mandolin has been recommended by famous teachers.
Tadashi Hattori
Seiichi Suzuki
Isao Takahashi
Jiro Nakano
In search of sophisticated beauty and ultimate sound
Carefully selected materials and numerous technologies developed through over 50 years of research.
The spirit and skills of Ochiai, which have been passed down and refined, have achieved expressiveness that can be applied to any genre.
A sophisticated and beautiful tone that resonates in every corner of the concert hall.
Carefully selected materials and numerous technologies developed through over 50 years of research.
The spirit and skills of Ochiai, which have been passed down and refined, have achieved expressiveness that can be applied to any genre.
A sophisticated and beautiful tone that resonates in every corner of the concert hall.
Expressive power, volume, long reach, and functionality are all excellent products.
high quality materials
Craftsmen personally go overseas to purchase wood and carefully select the wood that will be used as the material.
We take great care in drying them naturally over several decades to adapt them to Japan's climate, and then sorting them further.
Reliable pitch accuracy
Since we manufacture bridges with shapes that match the pitch of the strings, we can accommodate string tensions that vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Accurate pitch is achieved through accurate bridges and fretting.
stable tone
By integrating the neck and body, a rich volume that allows the entire instrument to resonate is possible.
Achieves a stable tone with a finish that has no individual differences.
Continuing to evolve with the performers
The Ochiai mandolin, created with the skill and attention to detail of craftsmen, gains deeper sound the more you play it.
It is an instrument that more clearly reflects the individuality of the player and continues to be a partner in musical activities.
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Choosing a mandolin for the first time is an Ochiai handmade mandolin.
~Introduction to Mandolin~
For mothers and fathers of children who are starting to play the mandolin,
Ochiai also personally recommends a mandolin for learning purposes.
You can also rest assured of our comprehensive after-sales service.
For students who purchase an Ochiai mandolin, we will provide an instrument case service.
*Some musical instrument cases may be sold at a discount.
The Ochiai Mandolin will continue to be your lifelong performance partner.
Please feel free to contact us.
Click here to contact us by phone
03-5952-1391
Reception hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00
Thorough inspection and adjustment with attention to detail
Every mandolin we receive is adjusted to maximize the potential of the instrument.
By making all adjustments by hand, we guide the instrument to the state where it produces the most beautiful sound.
In order to ensure long-term use, our professional staff who have trained extensively at the Ochiai Mandolin manufacturer will provide after-sales maintenance.
Complete after-sales service
We hope that we can perform better maintenance at Ikegaku.
Our mandolin specialist repair staff has been honing their skills at the Ochiai mandolin manufacturer.
Through instrument diagnosis and maintenance, we discover defects that are not noticed during daily use.
We can also give you advice on how to manage it.
1 year repair warranty
Staff trained at Ochiai Mandolin Workshop are also available at the Ikebukuro store.
You can consult about repairs at the store.
Ochiai Mandolin Workshop can only repair products from Ikegaku, the seller.
Ochiai mandolins can be repaired through Ikegaku, the seller.
The Ochiai Mandolin will continue to be your lifelong performance partner.
Please feel free to contact us.
Click here to contact us by phone
03-5952-1391
Reception hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00
Ochiai Mandolin will continue to be your best partner in the life of a musician.
Choosing a mandolin for the first time is an Ochiai handmade mandolin.
~Introduction to Mandolin~
For mothers and fathers of children who are starting to play the mandolin,
Ochiai also personally recommends a mandolin for learning purposes.
You can also rest assured of our comprehensive after-sales service.
For students who purchase an Ochiai mandolin, we will provide an instrument case service.
*Some musical instrument cases may be sold at a discount.
The Ochiai Mandolin will continue to be your lifelong performance partner.
Please feel free to contact us.
Click here to contact us by phone
03-5952-1391
Reception hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00
Thorough inspection and adjustment with attention to detail
Every mandolin we receive is adjusted to maximize the potential of the instrument.
By making all adjustments by hand, we guide the instrument to the state where it produces the most beautiful sound.
In order to ensure long-term use, our professional staff who have trained extensively at the Ochiai Mandolin manufacturer will provide after-sales maintenance.
Complete after-sales service
We hope that we can perform better maintenance at Ikegaku.
Our mandolin specialist repair staff has been honing their skills at the Ochiai mandolin manufacturer.
Through instrument diagnosis and maintenance, we discover defects that are not noticed during daily use.
We can also give you advice on how to manage it.
1 year repair warranty
Staff trained at Ochiai Mandolin Workshop are also available at the Ikebukuro store.
You can consult about repairs at the store.
Ochiai Mandolin Workshop can only repair products from Ikegaku, the seller.
Ochiai mandolins can be repaired through Ikegaku, the seller.
The Ochiai Mandolin will continue to be your lifelong performance partner.
Please feel free to contact us.
Click here to contact us by phone
03-5952-1391
Reception hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00
Ochiai Mandolin will continue to be your best partner in the life of a musician.
Handmade Mandolin since 1963
Staying close to the players and constantly evolving
Ochiai handmade mandolin, a masterpiece of world-class craftsmanship
Mandolin clubs at many junior high schools, high schools, and universities across the country, mandolin circles for working adults,
It is highly rated and used by many people, including instructors and professional mandolinists, both domestically and internationally.
Ochiai Artists
Top quality, loved by professionals
Takashi Kubota
Tadashi Aoyama
Masataka Hori
Ochiai handcrafted mandolin has been recommended by famous teachers.
Tadashi Hattori
Seiichi Suzuki
Isao Takahashi
Jiro Nakano
In search of sophisticated beauty and ultimate sound
Carefully selected materials and numerous technologies developed through over 50 years of research.
The spirit and skills of Ochiai, which have been passed down and refined, have achieved expressiveness that can be applied to any genre.
A sophisticated and beautiful tone that resonates in every corner of the concert hall.
Carefully selected materials and numerous technologies developed through over 50 years of research.
The spirit and skills of Ochiai, which have been passed down and refined, have achieved expressiveness that can be applied to any genre.
A sophisticated and beautiful tone that resonates in every corner of the concert hall.
Expressive power, volume, long reach, and functionality are all excellent products.
high quality materials
Craftsmen personally go overseas to purchase wood and carefully select the wood that will be used as the material.
We take great care in drying them naturally over several decades to adapt them to Japan's climate, and then sorting them further.
Reliable pitch accuracy
Since we manufacture bridges with shapes that match the pitch of the strings, we can accommodate string tensions that vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Accurate pitch is achieved through carefully crafted bridges and fretting.
stable tone
By integrating the neck and body, a rich volume that allows the entire instrument to resonate is possible.
Achieves a stable tone with a finish that has no individual differences.
Continuing to evolve with the performers
The Ochiai mandolin, created with the skill and attention to detail of craftsmen, gains deeper sound the more you play it.
It is an instrument that more clearly reflects the individuality of the player and continues to be a partner in musical activities.
★For your first musical instrument experience!
★As an alternative instrument during maintenance!
★Try out your dream model or use it for production!
Easily rent a mandolin at a simple price and for a variety of usage scenarios!
" Rento-Lin " is a " mandolin rental service " provided by Ikegaku, a mandolin specialty store.
It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as trying out a musical instrument for the first time, practicing, recording, etc.
You can choose the rental period from 1 week, 30 days, 60 days, or 90 days , so feel free to use it according to your purpose and lifestyle!
mandolin rental
The mandolin was born as a string instrument for those first steps (Pre).
*Depending on rental inventory status, we may change the item to ``MONOPIA Mandolin''.
| number of days | The 7th | 30 days | 60 days | 90 days |
| Fee | ¥990- | ￥2,970- | ¥5,940- | ¥8,910- |
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・Instructional DVD “Getting Started with Mandolin”
・Mini instruction book “First Mandolin Guide”
・Clip tuner "FT-11"
・“Mute felt” that allows you to play without worrying about noise
*Please apply at the same time as mandolin rental.
(Rental of only the beginner's set is not possible)
*All items are rental items and must be returned together with the mandolin rental.
| number of days | 7 days - 90 days |
| Fee | ¥1,100- |
mandola rental
| number of days | The 7th | 30 days | 60 days | 90 days |
| Fee | ¥1,870- | ¥5,500- | ¥11,000- | ¥16,500- |
Featuring rich acoustics and reliable pitch accuracy, this model is a safe choice for those who are picking up a mandola for the first time.
| number of days | The 7th | 30 days | 60 days | 90 days |
| Fee | ¥2,310- | ¥6,930- | ¥13,860- | ¥20,790- |
mandoron cello rental
*The body is a flat back type.
| number of days | The 7th | 30 days | 60 days | 90 days |
| Fee | ¥2,420- | ¥7,150- | ¥14,300- | ¥21,450- |
classical guitar rental
The thickness and shape of the neck has been designed to match the physique of Japanese people, making it extremely easy to play. This is the perfect model for your first guitar.
| number of days | The 7th | 30 days | 60 days | 90 days |
| Fee | ¥990- | ￥2,970- | ¥5,940- | ¥8,910- |
*If you wish to rent by delivery, a separate delivery fee will be charged.
*The number of rental instruments is limited.
《Rental flow》
[Store reception]
① We will discuss and confirm the rental period and price.
②Please fill out the required information on the designated application form.
③Pay the rental fee and start renting your instrument!
④Please return the instrument at the store within the rental period.
[Web reception]
① Please purchase your desired rental content here .
②Please send an image of your photo ID via email.
③We will confirm your identity and desired arrival date over the phone.
④Once the instrument arrives by courier, the instrument rental begins!
⑤Please return the instrument within the rental period at the store or by delivery.
*Please present a photo ID when applying.
*If you are under 18 years old, your guardian will need to apply.
*If the return deadline is exceeded, a late fee will be charged separately.
*If something is damaged or lost during rental, we will charge you the actual compensation cost.
TEL: 03-5952-1391
E-mail: info@ikegaku.co.jp
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| 1. What is Ikegaku Lesson? |
| You can take one-on-one lessons from teachers who are among the best professional musicians in Japan. You can learn what you want to learn at your own pace, from basic practice to teaching your favorite songs. "It's my first time, so I want you to teach me from scratch." “I have some experience, but I want to start over from the basics.” “I want people to see the songs I perform at concerts and competitions.” Please feel free to contact us. |
| 2.Instructor profile |
<Monday>
Professor Hisae Takema
In the same year, she took lessons from Marga Wilden-Husgen and Caterina Lichtenberg at the University of Music Wuppertal in Cologne, Germany, and continued to improve her skills.
2005: Held his debut recital at Aoyama Baroque Saal in Kyoto.
Since then, he has been involved in a wide range of performance activities, including solo and ensemble concert appearances, and extra appearances with professional orchestras around the country.
Currently, he is based in Tokyo and is also teaching younger students in Tokyo and Kobe.
In addition to serving as a mandolin instructor at Ikegaku and Iguchi Music Schools, he also runs mandolin classes in Nerima Ward and Nishinomiya City, Tokyo.
So far, he has studied mandolin with Kozo Onishi, Masayuki Kawaguchi, and Takayuki Ishimura.
Instruments: mandolin, mandola
<Wednesday>
Mr. Masaki Hori
The album ``PRELUDIO'' released in 2015 received rave reviews from composer Shinichiro Ikebe, who said, ``It is obvious that it will cause fresh ripples not only in the mandolin world, but in the wider music world.'' In addition to conducting, he also composes and arranges the mandolin ensemble "EUPHORIA" that he presides over. In addition, he is further expanding his activities by working with the fusion band ``Mandolicks'' and hosting the concert series ``Il Mandolino Giapponese - Another Italian Culture'' as a producer. Serialized ``Strategies by theme'' in the mandolin magazine ``Play! Mandolin.'' Endorser from string manufacturer OPTIMA.
Instruments: Mandolin, mandola, mandoroncello
<Thursday>
Professor Tomoko Ono
Participated in the Royal Ballet's performance in Japan by Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Appeared in "Romeo and Juliet" performed by K Ballet Company led by Tetsuya Kumakawa. He is the concertmaster of the Aoyama Central Mandolin Ensemble on the CDs ``Mandolino Romantico III'' and ``Mandolino Romantico V''. He also played the second mandolin in the Tadashi Aoyama Mandolin Ensemble in ``Mandolino Romantico IV'', ``Gensiro Romantico'', ``Dou II'' to ``Dou 18''. Since 2001, he has appeared in many concerts as a mandolin player with Tadashi Aoyama Mandolin Ensemble.
Instruments: mandolin, mandola
<Saturday/Sunday>
Professor Takayuki Ishimura
In 1984, he won first place in the 9th Solo Competition sponsored by the Japan Mandolin Federation, and held commemorative recitals in Fukuoka and Kyoto. In 1986, he went to Italy to study at the Cesare Pollini Conservatory of Music in Padova, where he not only performed but also studied mandolin historical materials. In 1993, he won first place in the guitar, lute, and mandolin categories at the international instrumental music competition sponsored by Alassio City. In the same year, he graduated from the Conservatory of Music at the top of his class and returned to Japan with a diploma.
He held his debut recital in Tokyo and Osaka in 1994, and organized ESTUDIANTINA PHILODOLINO di KYOTO in December of the same year. Studied under Jiro Nakano, Masayuki Kawaguchi, and Ugo Orlandi.
Currently engaged in a wide range of activities including performance, conducting, arranging, publishing, and research.
Judge of the National Guitar and Mandolin Festival, technical advisor for Doshisha University Mandolin Club and Konan University Mandolin and Guitar Club.
Instruments: Mandolin, mandola, mandoloncello, lute moderno
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Mr. Takaaki Shibata
Since returning to Japan in 2006, he has held recitals in various parts of the country every year, and his CDs have so far been released in Japan: ``The One Who Knows a Beautiful Rose,'' ``Chronicle: 300 Years of Mandolin Music,'' and ``Winter Elegy: Mandolin and String Trio.'' ``A collection of contemporary Japanese works'' and ``Sky Blue Flower'' in Germany. His repertoire is wide-ranging, and in the field of contemporary music, he is active as a member of the Rosetta Contemporary Ensemble and has premiered many new works.
As a soloist and speaker, he has been invited to participate in international symposiums at international music festivals in Germany, Spain, and Kobe. Since its launch in 2008, he has been widely active in both performance and research in the mandolin magazine ``Perform! Mandolin.'' He has serialized articles on the history of the mandolin and playing methods, etc.
In the field of mandolin orchestras, he presides over the Mandolin Orchestra Guild, and is guest concertmaster for Filarmonica, Mandolini, Alba, and Sapporo, as well as technical advisor for Uji Mandolin Ensemble Flora, Kyoto University Mandolin Orchestra, and 1st mandolin member for Japan Super Youth Mandolin Orchestra. Serves as a lecturer. Part-time lecturer in the guitar and mandolin department at Osaka College of Music. Judge for the Japan Mandolin Solo Competition and the Hiroshima Prefecture National High School Guitar and Mandolin Music Competition. Masaki Kinoshita, G. Wyhoven, S. Studied under Mr. Trekkel.
Instruments: Mandolin, mandola, mandoroncello
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Professor Kiyoko Sako
He has received awards at many concerts and competitions. In 2009, he released a mandolin duet CD ``Tabidatsu no Uta'' with his teacher, Mr. Kawaguchi. In 2012, he held a solo concert featuring only original mandolin works. In November 2014, he held a literature-themed recital featuring only original mandolin works, including the first performance in Japan (classical guitarist Toshimitsu Uekakiuchi). In 2016, he held a performance with world-renowned guitarist Norio Sato titled ``Shinkyochi'' that explored new possibilities for the mandolin. In 2018, he performed "Sign of the Times" (Shintaro Imai), a commissioned work with electronics, and "Piano Phase for two pianos" (Steve Reich), the first performance of the mandolin version, at "Kyokai" for solo mandolin. .
He has performed in various countries around the world, including Japan, Germany, France, and South Korea. He actively participates in Ensemble Nomad and Contemporary Music Ensemble Rosetta, and is involved in premieres and re-performances of contemporary music.
Japan's only mandolin specialty magazine ``Kadeneru!'' He is in charge of articles introducing new songs from around the world in ``Mandolin'', and is particularly striving to introduce new songs in Japan, including concerts.
He also teaches younger students, participating in workshops for many children as a lecturer, and works as a mandolin course instructor at the Hilden Municipal Music School, and since April 2013, he has been appointed part-time instructor of the mandolin course at Elisabeth College of Music.
He has studied under Masakiyo Matsushige, Yoshiyu Arai, Masayuki Kawaguchi, Professor Caterina Lichtenberg, Annika Hinsche, Jeannette Mozos del Campo, and Silke Lisko.
Instruments: mandolin, mandola
| 3. Price information (as of January 2023) |
| teacher | day of week | number of times | lesson time | Lesson fee/tax included |
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| Hisae Takema |
Monday |
2-3 times a month (regular) |
50 minutes per session |
Twice a month: 11,000 yen Three times a month: 13,200 yen |
| Chiaki Masukawa |
Tuesday/Friday |
Twice a month (regular) |
50 minutes per session |
11,000 yen |
| Masataka Hori |
Wednesday |
3 times a month (regular) |
50 minutes per session |
13,200 yen |
| Tomoko Ono |
Thursday |
2-3 times a month (regular) |
50 minutes per session |
Twice a month: 11,000 yen Three times a month: 13,200 yen |
| Takayuki Ishimura |
Saturday/Sunday |
Once a month (single/regular) |
50 minutes per session |
6,600 yen |
| Ayako Kojima |
Sunday |
Once a month (single/regular) |
50 minutes per session |
6,600 yen |
| Takaaki Shibata |
Irregular |
1 lesson (single) |
50 minutes per session |
6,600 yen |
| Kiyoko Sako |
Irregular |
1 lesson (single) |
50 minutes per session |
6,600 yen |
| trial lesson |
empty slot |
1 lesson (single) |
50 minutes per session |
6,600 yen |
*There is no joining fee.
*Lesson prices are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
| 4. Procedure for joining |
| 1. Please let us know your desired lesson day and time. Tel:03-5952-1391 Mail:info@ikegaku.co.jp 2. Please arrive 15 minutes before the lesson start time. Please pay the lesson fee at the store on the 2nd floor. 3. Please fill out the membership application form/trial lesson application form. 4. If you wish to join, we will explain the rules of the association. (Time required: about 10 minutes) |
| 5. Information about trial lessons |
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"I'm interested in lessons, but I don't want to start attending classes all of a sudden." Instruments can be borrowed in the classroom. You can also use it if you are on your way home from work or school. |
| 7.Rules |
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| 8.Frequently Asked Questions Q&A Corner |
| Q.I'm busy next month and won't be able to go to lessons. Can you take a break? A.Please use the recess system. This is a system that allows you to take a day off in monthly increments, and you can use it up to twice a year (2 months). Please note that after the 3rd month, a monthly lesson fee will be charged. If you wish to take a break, please contact Ikegaku by the month before the month of the break. If you contact us during the month of the recess, you will be charged one month's lesson fee. Q.If I suddenly become unavailable, is it possible to reduce the lesson fee or change the lesson date? A. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we cannot reduce the lesson fee or change the lesson date if the lesson is canceled due to customer reasons. We appreciate your understanding in advance. Q.Can I cancel the trial lesson? A. Please contact us by the end of business one week before the lesson. Cancellations made after that will incur a cancellation fee (full amount). Q.I can't take my instrument with me after work... A.We can lend out musical instruments in the classroom. Use your own instrument or rented mandolin to practice at home. Q. I can't make it in time for business hours after work. Are there any lessons after 7pm? A. We have set up a slot from 19:00 to 19:50 on some days of the week. Please contact us if you are interested. Q. I would like to take the course just once to finish up before the concert. A. It is also possible to take one lesson. Please contact us by phone or email for dates and times. |
| inquiry |
| Ikegaku Co., Ltd. To the lesson manager Tel 03-5952-1391 Mail info@ikegaku.co.jp |
Ikegaku Co., Ltd. is a store specializing in mandolins and classical guitars.
We support your music life. Please feel free to contact us regarding sales of musical instruments, repairs, ordering of related supplies, and other general matters related to performance activities.
The location is 5 minutes walk from the west exit of JR Ikebukuro Station, near the Tokyo Metropolitan Theater. We look forward to your visit.
[Business hours] Mondays, Wednesdays to Saturdays 11:00-19:00, Sundays and public holidays 11:00-18:00
[Closed] Tuesdays (open on public holidays)
Message from the President
Representative Director and President
Futoshi Horinoe
We believe that music is essential to life, as it provides healing, vitality, and enrichment to the heart, regardless of the era.
The mandolin, which we specialize in, is one of the easiest musical instruments to play regardless of age.
There are many mandolin clubs in junior high and high schools in Japan, and I feel that the club's activities, the passion the members have for music, and their serious and diligent lifestyles make it a very suitable instrument for emotional education. Masu.
We are confident that spreading the mandolin culture will lead to social contribution. Although the mandolin originated in Italy, Japan has become the world's largest country for mandolin enthusiasts, with many junior high school, high school, university, and adult clubs playing the instrument. It can now be said that Japanese culture can be proud of to the world.
We are proud to be involved in music culture, and would like to expand and develop this culture and spread the wonders of the mandolin from Japan to the world.
We will continue to carry out this business with all our heart, so that as many people as possible can experience mandolin guitars, and we will take over the business with the goal of becoming a specialty store that will last for 100 or 200 years.
To this end, we have established a philosophy and are working to develop human resources who can be trusted by our customers by holding in-house study sessions, external seminars, and cross-industry joint study sessions. All of our staff members are working diligently to create a company that our customers can use with peace of mind.
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Bringing the smiles of music, the happiness of music, and the joy of music to the world! Let's believe in the power of music! This is us at Ikegaku
| Trade name | Ikegaku Co., Ltd. |
| main office | 2F Ashizawa Building, 3-23-5 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021 TEL: 03(5952)1391 FAX: 03(5952)1392 |
| Founding | June 17, 1997 |
| capital | 10,000,000 yen |
| Business content | Mandolin Sales (Ochiai Handcrafted Mandolin Nationwide Distributor/Color Che Mandolin Distributor/Kawada/Togashi/Ishikawa/Miyano/KANADE/Eastman/Prestri/basicO/Old, etc.) Classical guitar sales (Sakurai Kono/Tetsuro Kurosawa/Tsujiwatari/Asturias/Aranjuez/Kodaira/Altamira, etc.) Other general musical instrument sales Sheet music sales CD Sales Performance Supplies Sales Mandolin Class Instrument Repair/Maintenance Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission Antique Dealer Permit No. 305501406268 |
| Suppliers | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Ikebukuro Branch |
| financial institution | Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Nishi Ikebukuro Branch Mizuho Bank Ikebukuro West Exit Branch Sugamo Shinkin Bank Ikebukuro Branch |